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What's In and What's Out in 2026
The Challenge We’re Solving Today
Since you're reading this, your a transitioning educator, and you might still be focusing on things like:
“I’m passionate”
“I care about students”
“I’m a hard worker”
Those are all good things. But in 2026, it’s not enough.
Now, companies want to know:
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Dec 06, 2025
Your Principal's Feedback Doesn't Matter Here
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We've all been there. You had to sit through a post-observation meeting and walked out feeling smaller than you walked in.
The comments stab you in the gut. “Needs stronger data use.”“Too quiet in meetings.”“Could improve time-on-task.”
Blahhhh, blah b...
Nov 29, 2025
You’re Not “Selling Out” by Leaving Teaching
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Nov 22, 2025
“Networking feels awkward. Do I really need to do it?”
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Nov 15, 2025
The fastest path is not more skills. It's fewer promises.
Let me tell you a quick story.
Maya was a middle school teacher for nearly 10 years. Super sharp, super organized, and completely worn out from the classroom.
She wanted out. Not because she didn’t love teaching, but because she wanted to work in a quieter space.
She had her eye on something cal...
Nov 08, 2025
The 8 Steps That Got Me Interviews
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Nov 01, 2025
Referrals are dead. Cold applications work.
The Challenge We're Solving Today
You’ve heard this before: “You need a referral to get the job.”
So you ask people for help.
Message folks on LinkedIn, and wait.
But… no replies. No interviews.
Meanwhile, that random job you applied to online?
You're about to hear back from them.
What’s going o...
Oct 25, 2025
Stop hiding your failures. Publish them. (Here’s why.)
The Challenge We’re Solving Today
Many teachers think they should only talk about their wins when applying for jobs. But here’s a secret: talking about a mistake you made (and how you fixed it) can actually help you get hired.
Why?
Because solving problems with other adults (like teammates or sc...
Oct 18, 2025
“I keep seeing AI in job posts. What am I supposed to do with it?”
If you’re seeing AI in job posts and thinking:“I’m not a tech person... is this job not for me?”
Good news:You don’t need to code.You don’t need to build robots.You just need to use AI tools to make your job easier — and be able to talk about that in interviews.
Why AI Is in So Many Jobs Now
AI...
Oct 11, 2025
The first 50 words decide your fate.
Let’s be real, my friend. You’ve probably spent hours on your resume, polished your LinkedIn profile, and written a few bajillion cover letters… and yet, no callbacks.
Here’s what most people don’t realize:
recruiters (and hiring managers) only need a few seconds to make a decision.
If your firs...
Oct 04, 2025
Your stories are good. Your endings are weak.
Let’s get real for a second.
You’ve been told that telling stories in interviews is essential... and it is. But even great stories don’t land if they end like a shrug.
You describe the problem. You explain what you did. You walk them through your process…
And then? You stop.
In psychology, this...
Sep 27, 2025
The Luxury of Doing Less (and Getting Hired Faster)
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Feeling stuck in your job search? You're likely doing too much.
Learn how working within constraints creates clarity and momentum.
Use a simple 25-minute move to cut through the noise and focus on what actually gets results.
The Challenge We're Solving Today
You’re juggl...
Sep 20, 2025